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Boat Miami
• Motorboat• 6 Passengers • No Captain
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$190
Yacht Miami 2
• Yacht •13 Passengers •Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$800
Catamaran Miami
•Catamaran •12 Passengers • Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$360

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Recommended Boat Hires in Miami

Find your perfect boat rental in Miami: from $190
Motorboat Miami 5
• 13 Passengers •Captained •Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$800
Small Boat Miami 3
• 10 Passengers • No Captain •Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$475
Inboard Boat Miami
• 12 Passengers • Captained •Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$500
Yacht Miami 1
• 10 Passengers • No Captain
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$1,250
Catamaran Miami
• 12 Passengers • Captained • Catamaran
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$1,200
Speedboat Miami
• 10 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$385
Motorboat Miami
• 8 Passengers •Captain • Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$1,850
Sailboat Miami
• 6 Passengers • Captained • Sailboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$300
Boat for groups Miami
• 6 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$750

Boat Rental With Showers/Cabins

Large Boat Miami
• 8 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$750
Inboard Motorboat Miami
• 13 Passengers • Captained •Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$700
Motorboat Miami
• 13 Passengers • Captained • Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$999

Party Boat Rental in Miami

Yacht Miami
• 13 Passengers • Captained •Yacht
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$9,500
Motorboat Miami
• 13 Passengers • Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$1,400
Small Boat Miami
• 12 Passengers • Captained •Motorboat
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$699

Luxury Yacht Rentals Miami

Motorboat rental for corporate events in Miami
•Motor Yacht •45 Passengers •Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$2,750
Motorboat Miami 3
• 49 Passengers • Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$5,500
Motorboat Miami 3
• 45 Passengers • Captained
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
from
$1,350

Popular Boat Rental Amenities in Miami

Some of the popular amenities these boats have include "internet" or "swimming gear," which means you'll be able to stay connected while out on a boat.

You can charter a vessel in two types of ways, "Captain Only" or "Captain Optional". Most boat owners will provide "snorkeling gear" with over 101 boat rentals offering this option. You'll also be able to enjoy "fishing" with almost all of these boat rentals in Miami. Boat Insurance included in price is also an important amenity in the boat service.

If you prefer a more activity based boat trip, over 28% of the boat rentals in Miami include some form of "watersports" offer like "water skiing" and "scuba diving".

Some of the larger boats with a boat size over 70 ft also have air conditioning, a boat crew, water assistance, experienced captains, cabins, water sport equipment onboard, showers and toilets onboard and well-reputed boat owners so pick your favorite and book through our boat rental services now.

The Weather in Miami

Check the air and water temperature
Month Average Temp °F Sea Water Temp °F
January 68.05°F 71.00°F
February 69.10°F 73.00°F
March 72.35°F 75.00°F
April 75.70°F 78.00°F
May 79.60°F 80.00°F
June 82.35°F 84.00°F
July 83.70°F 86.00°F
August 83.55°F 85.00°F
September 82.35°F 83.00°F
October 78.80°F 79.00°F
November 74.35°F 76.00°F
December 69.85°F 73.00°F
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Boat Rental Options in Miami

In Miami, 62% of boat rentals are motorboats, either small or large ranging from 18ft to over 100ft.

Another common type of boat are pontoons which are more popular among younger people, 18 - 30 years old.

The rest of the boat rentals in Miami include sailboats, catamarans, jet skis, speed boats and small fishing boats. Finally, larger yachts make up less than 3% of the offerings available. You can pick a boat between hourly and day charters too.

Beautiful Beaches Await on Your Miami Boat Rental

Miami, otherwise known as the sunshine state, boasts miles of sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast for you to explore.

You'll regularly find many other boat users enjoying watersports, swimming and everything else a beautiful coastal city has to offer.

Book a private boat rental, a private yacht charter or choose from the many luxury boat rentals and see for yourself! Whether it's a simple day trip, a sailing trip or you book the weekly boats option, there is so much to see and do in Miami.

HOW TO GET TO MIAMI

Getting to Your Miami Boat Rental

Flying There

Miami International airport (MIA) is the primary airport serving the Miami area. From the airport, you can take a taxi to your boat rental. Some of the boat owners offer airport pickup services so it's worth asking them before making a booking. Other options include using the Airport Flyer bus which will take you to Miami beach. The Metrorail will take you straight to downtown Miami.

Driving There

1. From Tampa

Driving to Miami from Tampa will take 4hrs and 6 minutes on average. It is 279.9 miles distance to cover. Take Route 75 and eventually merge onto Florida Turnpike. This will take you into Miami. Keep in mind you will have tolls to pay on this journey.

2.From Orlando

Driving to Miami from Orlando is 235.6 miles with an average travel time of 3hrs 37 minutes. The most popular and fastest route is taking the Interstate 95 (I-95) and the Florida Turnpike until you reach Miami. Keep in mind there are tolls on this journey and the length doesn't include rest stops.

3.From Fort Myers

Driving to Miami from Fort Myers takes an average of 2hr 20 minutes. Take the I-75 South. Continue on I-75 S. Take Florida's Turnpike to Downtown Distributor in Miami. Take exit 2C from I-95 S. Keep in mind, there are tolls on this journey.

4. From Fort Lauderdale

Driving to Miami from Fort Lauderdale takes approximately 34 minutes. Simply take the I-95 South.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY BOAT RENTAL IN MIAMI?

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

  • Plenty of sunscreen
  • A hat to cover your head
  • Sunglasses to protect your eyes
  • Swimming gear
  • Towels
  • Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
  • Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT BY BOAT IN MIAMI?

The 7 Best Destinations With Boat Around Miami

Nixon Beach Sandbar

A very popular spot in Miami, the Nixon Sandbar is located in Key Biscayne and is a great beach to dock and soak up the sun and the crystal clear waters.

Bache Shoal Reef

Located near Biscayne Bay national park, this beautiful spot is a wonderful place to explore off the coast of Miami.

With it's wonderful marine life, there is plenty to see. You can also snorkel and explore the boat wrecks here too.

Miami River

Want to explore the restaurants in Miami? Well, you can simply travel along the Miami river and dock and have a look around for some great places to grab a bit to eat.

Coconut Grove

This is the spot with the majority of marinas and sidewalk cafes, it's a great spot to explore by boat and perhaps dock and browse the shops.

Crandon Park Beach and Park

Located in Key Biscayne, this is a beautiful place to dock and explore with rich marine wildlife and plenty of things to do in the park itself.

Miami Beach

Split between North and South beach, this is the perfect spot to check out by boat to see the Miami architecture and busy beaches along it's coast.

Haulover Sandbar

Located at Collins Ave in Miami beach, this is a particularly popular spot among younger people who enjoy watersports, swimming and snorkeling.

So whether it's a luxury yacht rental on a motor yacht in Star Island, a party boat rental in Haulover Sandbar, a water adventure in Monument Island or a boating trip on a private luxury yacht in Coconut Grove, there are so many famous beaches and locations to explore for a cheap rental price.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN MIAMI?

Weather in Miami

The weather in Miami is known as having a tropical monsoon climate. The summers are usually quite hot and humid and the winters are short and warm.

The hottest month is July with an average temperature of 83.70° F. The coolest month is January with an average temperature of 68.05 ° F.

DO I NEED A BOATING LICENSE TO RENT A BOAT IN MIAMI?

License Requirements For Boating in Miami

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in Miami if you choose the captain option. With the network of captains, it shouldn't be hard to find a captain. If you wish to rent a boat in Miami without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card. Alternatively, as mentioned, you can simply rent a boat with a captain so you don't have to worry about operating the watercraft if you are born after 1988 and don't want to get a safety card.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A BOAT IN MIAMI?

Cost To Rent A Boat in Miami

The average daily rental price for a boat in Miami is $1,305. However, a half day rental boat is much cheaper and more popular with some the cheapest boat model priced at $190.

WHAT TYPE OF BOATS CAN I RENT IN MIAMI?

Boat Types Available to Rent

There is pretty much every type of boat available to rent in Miami. These include:

  • Pontoon Boat
  • SpeedBoats
  • Catamarans
  • Fishing Boats
  • Yachts
  • Party Boats
  • Jet Skis
  • Motor Boats (Small and Large)
  • Sailboats
  • Custom boats

Please note that this is just some of what you can charter. There are more options available in the fleet of boats listed and you can host many events onboard like boat parties, dinners etc.

WHAT WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES CAN I DO ON A BOAT RENTAL IN MIAMI?

Water Activities in Miami

You can enjoy lots of water experiences while out boating including water skiing, wakeboarding, banana boating, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving in the warm waters of Miami.

WHAT ARE THE BOAT RENTAL TIME OPTIONS IN MIAMI?

Period of time boats available

You can hire a motor yacht or any boat option on the crystal blue water of Miami for any period of time(subject to availability). Options include:

  • Overnight Trip
  • Day Trips
  • Weekly Trip
  • Hourly Trips

Whether you want to relax on an overnight boat trip in a sailing yacht in Palm Beach or explore the marvelous beaches around Miami on a cruisers yacht, you can have an amazing time especially with weekly prices being of great value. Day options include hourly boat rentals or half day boat rentals and this is also popular for renters to choose.

Airbnb for boats in Miami

Browse through the different watercrafts and simply message the owner and book instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. It's like any boat rental platforms or boar rental company. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these boats come with the option for a captain included in the price and you will find many popular spots in Miami as location for boat charters so browse through the baots and the favorite captains now.

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